Update and Creating My First Product
TweetWE are now into February and things are getting very hectic so I am trying my best not to work on too many projects as that is counter productive and nothing gets finished.
I now have two websites uploaded promoting Amazon products with the second starting to get visits from the search engines but it is not ranking on any pages yet.
Before moving on to the third site I am going to spend more time on SEO as the site I submitted to only ranked me as 48 out 100 and I need to be up in the 90's.
The other way to improve the site is to go for a more specialised review theme so I am checking out "Pro Review Theme" which costs $67 for using on unlimited sites for personal use. With all the features I am sure this will go a long way to improve my rankings and could be a good investment.
I am gradually getting back into my product creation but have decided for my first attempt I can only do it by using PLR otherwise it will never get off the ground and I can use it to build experience.
My first project will be about website traffic so I have a lot of research to do to put my own mark on the PLR document that I purchased. This is a good subject to start on as I am learning as I go and can put it into practice for all the websites I am creating and trying to get ranked for on Google.
Once the product is created I will have to look at promoting it so will continue on the mentor courses that I started some time ago.
Whilst doing all this I am working through a course I purchased from Lee McIntyre called Internet Automation Plan which is very informative and giving me that extra energy and drive to keep moving forward. The course is 12 months old and is going to be taken off the market but Lee has offered it for only $5 for a limited time and it is great value and not out of date.
This course is a series of webinars that were recorded and so far I have viewed three which have gone into great detail about the pros and cons of continuity programmes. This is not something I am doing at the moment but there is a lot in there that is building my confidence to move forward and get something completed, and then build on it.
That's enough to keep me busy for a while.
Projects To Start 2012
Tweet* Motivation
* Sorting out my many Software / Program purchases to decide which are worth using in 2012
* More Work on The Buyer Code but problem with Theme
* My luck could be changing - two LOST program now back and working
The last few weeks have been a busy period both with family and making modifications to business plans for the start of 2012
* Motivation
I have read a few books recently to help my motivation and now have renewed determination to continue with a much more positive attitude. I do believe that having negative thoughts can only lead to failure and it is most important to never give up as success can, and hopefully will be, just around the corner.
* Sorting Out My New and Old Purchases
I think my main task during the first few weeks of 2012 will be to take stock of my past purchases of Software / Programs and decide which are going to be useful for me to fit into my business plans. This will probably give me a shock when I see the amount wasted on a lot of useless material.
On the positive side I have built up a vast amount of very useful programs and information which can be put to good use.
* Working on "The Buyer Code"
I am not having much success with the software and theme that was provided with "The Buyer Code" and now looking at purchasing a new theme such as "Wordpress Review Theme".
My problems are with the CSS editing where the drop down menu options stop working for some unknown reason so I am not able to work on changing the Header Graphics and Text Style and Size. Most of the problems could be solved manually but I am not advanced enough to work that out.
What should have been a simple installation using the software provided has been more of a major problem wasting a lot of time trying to get the same results by doing manual installations. It appears that I am the only one with this problem so it must be due to some of my computer settings.
I had hoped to have had my first site completed by the start of 2012 but will now have to wait until my Theme problem is solved or maybe after all this time I should abandon this program and look for an alternative.
* My Luck could be changing for the better
At last my luck seems to be changing as two items I thought were lost have now come back to life.
Camtasia studio 3
A number of years ago I obtained a free copy of Camtasia Studio 3 from Techsmith but lost it due to a hard drive crash. I could not find the acceptance email and code so could not get another copy.
Recently I was searching one of my external drives and found all the required information and now it is up and running. I am looking forward to making use of Camtasia and even though it is an old copy it is still very powerful.
SiteSales.com
The next good news was that a site where I bought lifetime membership, but thought it had gone down, has now come back to life.
In July this year I joined SiteSales.com which is described as a Platform to build and manage websites. This was a special limited offer for testing the product before launch which started off very well but contact with the developer was lost and the program was not upgraded as promised.
This now appears to be on go again with new webinars and promised upgrades but no indication of a launch date. Before it can be offered as a monthly subscription site it will need some improvement as it will be competing with the recently launched Autobuildit which has a starting price of $47 per month for one site up to $97 per month for unlimited sites.
My investment was $497 for life time membership including building unlimited sites and when launched it could be in the region of $67 to $97 a month depending on number of sites to build. A final price has not been announced.
On that basis I have a bargain as long as the development continues and the program is launched to cover future development costs.
It looks like I have a busy time in front of me but must keep focused on one project at a time.
Best Wishes for 2012
Mike
5 Reasons Why You Want to Get the My Millionaire Mentor Program
TweetOne of the most common complaints that I hear when people talk about Internet Marketing programs is that there wasn't enough support to help them get the most out of the course. They end up getting overwhelmed by the amount of information that they receive and have no one to go to - to guide them in the right direction.
When this happens to people, they usually end up throwing their arms up in frustration, giving up and never returning to the product again. That means lots of wasted time, effort… and cash!
So is Michael Cheney's new program, My Millionaire Mentor 2011, one of these types of programs? Nope - not in my opinion. You get a bunch of support so there is no reason to get overwhelmed with all the information… and I might add - there is quite a bit of quality information given to you in Michael's easy to follow videos.
There are many other reasons why you would want to check out My Millionaire Mentor (MMM) and here are just 5 of them…
1. It's Proven
Michael provides all of his money making methods, which he calls "Cash Catchers", that he personally used to make Millions of dollars online.
2. It's What People Want
Michael asked his 100,000+ list to help him out with his MMM program to find out exactly what they wanted and what the most common problems were. With this information, his list ended up influencing the content of the program.
3. Shows How To Deal With Overwhelm
Not only does My Millionaire Mentor show you the exact same technique Michael uses to make money online but the program also helps you deal with the things that keep you from becoming successful. Michael provides personal mentoring videos that show you how to overcome procrastination, how to deal with overwhelm, how to motivate yourself and time management tips.
4. All The Support You Need
You get direct access to Michael's Internet Marketing experts that work him full time. So if you get stuck on anything… all you have to do is ask!
5. Super Low Price
When you see all of the information that is included in the "My Millionaire Mentor" members area, you will wonder why he didn't put a higher price tag on this program. In fact, I think that Michael may have made a mistake by putting such a low price. I think that some people will see the price and decide not to invest because there must be something wrong with it. There is no way that you can get all that is promised for such a low price.
Well, don't kid yourself. My Millionaire Mentor is all of that and more. If you are looking for a program with proven money making techniques along with all the support that you need to keep you from getting overwhelmed and eventually giving up… then this is the program for you. You will not be disappointed! Click here to see it in action.
Have a look,
Mike
Blog update to start 2011
TweetLast year turned out to be a difficult year in many ways both online and offline but a lot of valuable information was gained for building on in 2011. I have learned that we must not dwell on past problems but be very positive and stay focused on what we are doing at the present time and also plan for the future.
I have decided that one priority this year is to see Dave Nicholson’s Coaching Programme through to the end even though I am only half way through and all the other original starters have probably finished and have products to show for it.
After seeing the quality of some of the completed products it puts my effort to shame but the content will be usable to a number of people who are less experienced than myself and it will be offered for free with no upsell, but not sure whether to include some affiliate links for certain recommended products/programmes.
To save cost on graphics for my ebook I decided to have a go at doing them myself using a programme called RealDraw Pro (30 days free trial, then $55 to purchase) and a set of training videos that I purchased from another source for $27. After going through the videos twice I was ready to give it a try and found it very easy and addictive. The only problem is that the programme will only do hard back covers and not the thin soft back type with a curve at the top.
The book is not complete but I will show the cover as it stands at the moment. I could make many improvements by working more on the graphics and text but for the moment it is going to remain as shown.
A few months ago I decided that I was going to change Autoresponders so cancelled with Aweber but then found that the one I was going to change to was no longer available. It was not a major problem but I had to make some quick changes to my online sites including this blog. At the moment I am testing out a programme called Infinite Responder which installs on my hosting and does not have any separate monthly charges which is a good cost saving. It is obviously not as powerful as Aweber but seems to be adequate as a starter. I need to spend more time testing before deciding to stay with it or start looking for something more established.
That’s it for today.
Mike
What Do Successful Marketers Do That I Don’t.
TweetI have been in Spain for the last two weeks and had time to reflect back on what I am doing with my internet business, and what I need to be doing.
There is nothing new here and you have probably heard it all before but it is still worth going over again.
Why aren’t I as successful as some of the other Internet Marketers?
When you arrived on the threshold of internet marketing were you excited about the dream of making lots of money online? Let’s face it who doesn’t want to earn enough money to quit their job and have more time to spend with their family or just do things they want to do.
But maybe you have been trying for some time with little success and not making the big bucks the gurus do. Why are they different and what do successful internet marketers do that you don’t?
Do you have a business model?
Like most things, being a successful internet marketer is not rocket science; there are many business models that will be suitable, go out and find one that suits you and work it hard.
How many times have you started the ideal model only to abandon it for the next one that comes along with a greater promise? The only way to succeed is to stay with one until you make money with it, then either ramp it up on a larger scale or find another stream to add to your income.
Do you work on your business or in your business?
Most people spend all their time working in the business that they don’t have the time to step back and make the big plans for the business. At this stage they need to consider help such as finding ways to automate the business or outsource some of the work.
Do you have a list?
Your aim from the start is to build a list – you need a list, plain and simple. How many times have you heard “the money is in the list”? Although money can be earned in various ways that do not require a list, but rely on constant traffic, a list is really a must for providing a ready-made group of people to market to. These people are more likely to listen to you.
Do you drive traffic to your site?
A plan needs to be in place and worked on daily to drive traffic to your site. You can use social bookmarking, backlinking, article marketing, forum commenting, Twitter, etc.
Do you have your own product?
Most people start off by selling other peoples products because it’s much easier and cheaper and the learning curve isn’t so steep. You can be successful with affiliate marketing but more money can be earned by having your own product. The best way is probably have a mix of both.
Do you know how to do videos, podcasts, teleseminars, etc?
This is the big one that frightens most people off but don’t give in without a try. Jump in; figure it out the best you can, ask for help in the forums, watch instructional videos, etc. No excuses here – give it a try.
Have you built relationships?
Do you have internet friends? Having internet marketing friends makes it more fun and you can help each other out if problems arise. Answer questions, get yours answered, form profitable joint ventures, and have read-made affiliates.
This is not a full list but gives a good idea of the questions you could ask yourself. Take a good hard look at what you have been doing and figure out what improvements can be made and you should see your income increasing.
11 Ways to Stay Motivated
TweetHere is a copy of an article I received relative to a Fat Loss Program I follow but the 11 Ways To Stay Motivated Headings are just as relevant to Internet Marketing, it's only the solutions that may differ. Title: 11 Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Fat Loss Program By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS Author, Turbulence Training http://www.turbulancetraining.com (this is not an affiliate link) Today, we're going to focus on something that I know a lot of men and women are struggling with - MOTIVATION. So here are my top 11 inspirational tips to help motivate you to stick to your fat loss plan and transform your body & life forever. 11. Never Give Up If you fall off the wagon, cut your losses. Don't let it weigh on your mind and hold you back because it's only minor damage that can be dealt with. The important thing is to get back on track, immediately. Never, ever, EVER give up. I believe in you. 10. Don't Procrastinate Do it now. Whether you're thinking of cleaning out the pantry or finally starting to exercise, STOP procrastinating and DO IT now! 9. Identify Exactly What It Is You Want... ...then don't let anything stand in your way of getting it. By setting specific goals along with deadlines you are providing yourself with a measuring stick. 8. Do Your Best With Everything You Have Control Over Most people fail to control themselves, and end up only with regrets. We trade minutes of pleasure (i.e. fast food) for days, weeks, months, and years of regret. Remember that the pleasure of eating lasts for only minutes, but you inhabit your body 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for life. Rather than trying to "out-cardio" your bad diet, you must PLAN ahead to overcome obstacles. Otherwise, you'll never succeed. 7. Replace Bad Habits Everyday you will be tempted to fall back on old bad habits. To make a lasting change in your health and appearance you must do everything you can to resist that. Try adding a new healthy habit each day to replace an old unhealthy habit. 6. Be Consistent With Baby Steps The best approach is to build your life one positive step at a time and the way to do this is by taking baby steps to improvement each and every single day. Be a little better than yesterday. 5. Test There are no failures, only good and bad tests. You should always be trying something new, monitoring your body's response, and deciding whether or not that food or exercise belongs in your "tool box". Do everything you can to learn more about your body. The more you know, the faster your success will be. 4. Social Support & Role Modeling You can't soar with eagles if you're hanging around turkeys. By hanging around others who want to lose weight, you can leverage their knowledge, commitment, support, and success to push yourself harder than you otherwise would be able to. 3. Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone and strive to increase order and discipline in your life. Discipline means doing the opposite of what you feel like doing. Setting goals and deadlines are the easy roads to discipline. 2. Plan Planning is the ultimate key to fat loss success. With a weekly plan of meals and workouts in place, you will be much less likely to hit a road bump that takes you down the wrong path. Try setting aside one day a week to map out your weekly itinerary and you'll be amazed at how quickly your body transforms itself. 1. Realize YOU Are In Charge of Your Success Og Mandino once said, "I shall shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me. Or I can be lost in the maze. My choice. My responsibility. Win or lose; only I hold the key to my destiny." Translation - Everyone can succeed and reach their goals. It's a just a matter of how badly you want it. I know you want it. And I know you can do it. And I'm really looking forward to your success.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS Author, Turbulence Training
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